Ureteral Stent
The ureter is a tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder, and blockage can cause swelling and kidney damage. A ureteral stent, designed with curled ends for secure placement, restores urine flow by keeping the pathway open. Guided by imaging tools, one loop sits in the kidney and the other in the bladder, ensuring continuous drainage. This minimally invasive procedure provides effective relief from ureteral obstruction.
Product Description
The ureter is a vital tube that transports urine from the kidney to the bladder. When this pathway becomes blocked, it disrupts urine flow and can lead to swelling and kidney damage. To restore the flow, physicians use techniques such as inserting a ureteral stent or performing nephrostomy.
Key Features of Ureteral Stent
- Design: Both ends of the stent are curled into loops for secure placement.
- Guided Placement: Advanced imaging tools such as ultrasound or CT scans ensure precise positioning.
- Functionality: One loop is positioned in the kidney, while the other is placed in the bladder, maintaining continuous urine drainage.
Placement Procedure
- Physicians use imaging technology to guide the stent into the ureter accurately.
- The curled loop of the stent is placed inside the kidney, enabling urine to flow into the ureter.
- The second loop is positioned in the bladder, completing the pathway for uninterrupted urine flow.
This minimally invasive method ensures effective and reliable relief for patients experiencing ureteral obstructions.
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